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Maricarmen was evicted because Spanish law, unlike some other European countries, generally prioritises the property owner's rights. This means that even long-term tenants can face eviction if the owner wants to reclaim the property, often for sale or personal use. Her case highlighted the vulnerability of elderly tenants.
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